Test Engineer II (Contingent)- Onsite

Prattwhitney; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision insurance

Three weeks of vacation

Generous 401(k) with employer matching

Tuition reimbursement

Job summary

Collins Aerospace in Aurora, CO is seeking a Test Engineer II to support test planning, execution, and reporting for the HBMAS program. The role focuses on automated testing, troubleshooting integration issues, and validating mission data flows within cloud-enabled environments using Agile practices.

You will collaborate with multi-disciplinary teams across software, systems, and cyber domains, contribute to CI/CD pipelines, and document results with traceability for certification and readiness.

Qualifications

• Experience executing structured test procedures.
• Basic understanding of distributed or cloud-based systems.
• Familiarity with interface or configuration management concepts.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Responsibilities

• Develop and execute test procedures for cloud-enabled mission applications.
• Assist with automated test scripts, tools, and CI/CD integration.
• Participate in integration events across multiple enclaves and environments.
• Validate system interfaces, security controls, and acceptance criteria.
• Document test results, defects, and corrective actions.
• Support troubleshooting efforts across software, systems, cyber, and data teams.
• Contribute to configuration-managed test artifacts.

Skills

Structured testing procedures

Cloud-based systems

Interface/configuration management

CI/CD integration

Education

STEM degree + 2 years experience

Tools

Docker/Kubernetes

Job description

Date Posted: 2026-08-14 Country: United States of America Location: US-CO-AURORA-S75 ~ 16800 E Centretech Pkwy ~ BLDG S75 Position Role Type: Onsite U.S. Citizen, U.S. Person, or Immigration Status Requirements: Active and transferable U.S. government issued security clearance is required prior to start date. U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance Security Clearance Type: TS/SCI - Current Security Clearance Status: Active and existing security clearance required on day 1 Raytheon Company, Managed by Collins Aerospace

At RTX, the world's largest aerospace and defense company, 185,000 great minds are united by purpose and inspired to make a difference solving the world’s most complex problems. With our three market leading businesses, world-class operations and investments in research and development, we offer capabilities and opportunity no one else can. Together, we push the boundaries of known science and find new ways to connect and protect our world.

Collins Aerospace is a leader in technologically advanced, intelligent solutions that help redefine the aerospace and defense industry. With a comprehensive portfolio and deep technical expertise, we help customers meet the demands of the global market. Join us and help shape the future of aerospace and defense.

Collins Aerospace seeks a Test Engineer II to support test planning, execution, and reporting for the AF DCGS High Band Mission Applications Software (HBMAS) program’s distributed, cloud‑enabled mission applications. This role expands on foundational test engineering skills by contributing to automated testing, troubleshooting integration issues, and validating mission data flows. Work is performed using modern agile practices and routine interaction with multi‑discipline engineering teams. This position is in Aurora, CO and an active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date. This position is contingent upon contract award and customer funding.

What You Will Do:

• Develop and execute test procedures for cloud‑enabled mission applications
• Assist with automated test scripts, tools, and CI/CD integration
• Participate in integration events across multiple enclaves and environments
• Validate system interfaces, security controls, and acceptance criteria
• Document test results, defects, and corrective actions
• Support troubleshooting efforts across software, systems, cyber, and data teams
• Contribute to configuration‑managed test artifacts

Qualifications You Must Have:

• Experience executing structured test procedures
• Basic understanding of distributed or cloud‑based systems
• Familiarity with interface or configuration management concepts
• Typically requires a degree in Science, Technology, Engineering or Mathematics (STEM) and minimum 2 years of prior relevant experience or an Advanced Degree in a related field.
• Active and transferable U.S. government issued TS/SCI clearance is required prior to start date.
• U.S. citizenship is required, as only U.S. citizens are eligible for a security clearance.

Qualifications We Prefer:

• Experience with automated testing frameworks or scripting languages
• Exposure to DevSecOps pipelines
• Understanding of containerized environments (Docker/Kubernetes)

What We Offer:

• Medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Three weeks of vacation for newly hired employees
• Generous 401(k) plan that includes employer matching funds and separate employer retirement contribution, including a Lifetime Income Strategy option
• Tuition reimbursement program
• Student Loan Repayment Program
• Life insurance and disability coverage
• Optional coverages you can buy pet insurance, home and auto insurance, additional life and accident insurance, critical illness insurance, group legal, ID theft protection
• Birth, adoption, parental leave benefits Ovia Health, fertility, and family planning
• Adoption Assistance Autism Benefit Employee Assistance Plan, including up to 10 free counseling sessions
• Healthy You Incentives, wellness rewards program
• Doctor on Demand, virtual doctor visits
• Bright Horizons, child and elder care services
• Teladoc Medical Experts, second opinion program
• Relocation assistance may be provided
• And more!

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